Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Watson moves into the clinch.
Washington presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watson taking a breather.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Washington shoots in and bounces Watson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him. #T1#
Washington is stalling in the full guard.
Washington stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow. #SU#
Washington decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.#SU#
Washington gets to his feet. Watson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Nice shot lands for Watson.#TD#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington lands with a kick to the temple. Watson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Watson throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.#T3##TD#
Watson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Watson can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Watson wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Watson is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well.
Washington prevents Watson from improving his position.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Watson is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Washington. #SUB#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Washington has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson taking a breather.
Washington tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watson after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Washington jumps guard and drags Watson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Washington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington wants to control the position but Watson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Watson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Washington to regain full guard.
Watson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington has Watson pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.#T3##CL#
Washington rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Watson tries to clinch there but Washington circles away. #CL2#
Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Washington has clasped his hands together around Watson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington's best efforts.#T4#
Watson wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Watson's temple.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Watson defending well though.
Washington controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Watson throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington working the ground and pound.
Washington controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Watson tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington controls the position.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SU#
Washington stands up. #TD#
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Washington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Watson to his feet.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Washington pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson taking a breather.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington lands with a nice combination. Watson backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Watson is rocked!
Washington pounces like a tiger and cracks Watson with a vicious hook! Watson is down but not out! Washington follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Denver Washington!
Post fight, Denver Washington took to the microphone: 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Washington clinches. #TD2#
Washington has picked Loko up - he's going for a ride! Washington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Loko is looking to get back to is feet but Washington passes into side control. #SU2#
Washington stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Loko throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Loko. Those never looked like landing.
Washington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Washington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Washington lands with a punch from half guard.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loko has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Washington gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Loko just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington lands a high kick!
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1##TD2#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Loko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington moves into full mount!
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washington landing strikes, looking to finish!
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Washington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washington content just to control the position here.
Loko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loko is looking to improve his position but Washington isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loko hang on?#ROC2#
Loko is rocked!
Washington controlling his opponent.
Washington landing shots from mount.
Loko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washington softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Loko is out cold! Washington jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denver Washington!
Post fight, Denver Washington stared into the camera and said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Lupe 14
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Mancini slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mancini connects with a body shot that sends Washington's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington prevents Mancini from improving his position.#SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mancini defends it well. #SUB2#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Mancini is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.#T1#
Mancini landing rabbit punches to the side of Washington's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Washington stalling away here and it's allowed Mancini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Mancini keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Mancini is retaining full guard. #T2#
Mancini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Mancini has wrist control.#SUB#
Mancini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mancini is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Mancini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mancini misses with a wild body shot.
Washington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mancini defends it well.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mancini throws out the jab.
Mancini keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Mancini misses the shot to the body.
Mancini throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mancini misses the target. #TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washington passes into side control, despite Mancini's attempt to control the position. #SU2#
Washington decides to stand back up.
Washington moves away from the strike by Mancini.
Washington is looking to clinch but Mancini is avoiding it.
Washington tries for a takedown but Mancini circles away easily
and Mancini counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.#T4#
Mancini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington avoids the body shot from Mancini.
Mancini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Mancini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancini has Washington pushed against the cage.
Washington looking for a takedown.
Ray Mancini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Mancini looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Washington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mancini wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mancini has control of Washington's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Mancini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancini.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Mancini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Mancini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mancini pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mancini keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington tries to clinch but Mancini is having none of it.
Mancini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mancini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mancini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Mancini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mancini misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Mancini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.#TD2#
Washington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mancini is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mancini holds on and takes a little breather.
Washington wants to control from the top but Mancini keeps moving.
Washington advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Mancini is defending well.
Mancini looks to move to half guard but instead Washington has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Mancini tries to hold on but Washington postures up.
Washington controlling the position easily from mount.
Washington throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Washington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Washington landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mancini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington landing strikes from the mount.
Mancini is bucking up trying to escape but Washington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Mancini is rocked!#T3#
Washington connects with a bit shot that sees Mancini covering up! More strikes from Washington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Washington is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Lupe 9 Girls
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Pilvi misses with a body kick.#CL#
Pilvi has managed to clinch.
Washington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pilvi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilvi. #BC2#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilvi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pilvi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pilvi tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of Pilvi's head but Pilvi avoids it well.
Pilvi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pilvi gets back to half guard.
Pilvi trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up. #T1#
Pilvi is not content to let Washington control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Washington stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Pilvi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Washington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pilvi is on him like a limpet, forcing Washington back against the cage.
Washington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Washington jumps guard but Pilvi stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veikko Pilvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilvi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pilvi.
Washington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pilvi is defending well.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pilvi walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL#
Pilvi darts in and clinches Washington up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Pilvi breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pilvi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Washington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pilvi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pilvi manages to get back to half guard.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pilvi is trying to stand.
Washington wants to take a breather but Pilvi is having none of it.
Pilvi trying to control from the bottom.
Washington working Pilvi over with strikes.
Pilvi is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pilvi avoid being mounted?
Washington misses with a head shot. Pilvi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Washington lands a few punches from side control.
Washington working away.
Pilvi is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Washington decides to stand back up. Washington steps back and let's Pilvi get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Pilvi. Those never looked like landing.
Pilvi leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Pilvi shoots in.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilvi swivels and escapes.
Pilvi has a takedown stuffed.
Pilvi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Pilvi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pilvi. #TD2#
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pilvi wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Pilvi with that takedown attempt.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Pilvi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pilvi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Pilvi closes the distance and clinches.
Pilvi is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pilvi down to the mat. Pilvi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pilvi defends well and Washington ends up having to push Pilvi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veikko Pilvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pilvi.
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Pilvi counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veikko Pilvi is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pilvi moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pilvi prevents a body shot from Washington. #BC2#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Pilvi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washington defends well and Pilvi ends up having to push Washington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pilvi misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Washington clinches.
Pilvi has Washington pressed against the cage.
Pilvi scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Pilvi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pilvi.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Pilvi counters with a straight right hand.
Washington dives in and grabs Pilvi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pilvi pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Pilvi counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Veikko Pilvi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington is breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Pilvi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Washington is wriggling around but Pilvi manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Pilvi thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Pilvi trying to control from half guard but Washington is working away.
Pilvi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Washington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Washington blocking the ground and pound.
Pilvi breaks from Washington's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Washington can't escape the position.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Denver Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pilvi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Washington sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Pilvi is working for an americana but Washington has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pilvi was thinking about the submission.
Pilvi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Pilvi looking to pass the guard.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pilvi's guard. #REVB#
Pilvi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Pilvi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
It looked like Pilvi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Pilvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pilvi scores with a decent looking hook.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pilvi gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Pilvi jumps guard but Washington stands there with Pilvi around his waist. Pilvi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pilvi prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Pilvi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Pilvi has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilvi trying to control the position.
Pilvi pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Washington postures up.
Washington wants to control from the top but Pilvi keeps moving.
Washington passes into half guard.
Pilvi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington throws a strike but Pilvi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pilvi working a defensive guard here.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Pilvi.
Pilvi wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Pilvi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Pilvi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington trying to control but Pilvi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Pilvi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Pilvi breaks the clinch.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pilvi as he jumps to the side.
Pilvi misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Pilvi is just out of range.#CL#
Pilvi has Washington up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Pilvi decides to pull guard.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilvi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilvi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilvi, not yet.
Washington trying to control but Pilvi is working from the bottom.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Pilvi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Washington seems keen to control Pilvi's posture.
Pilvi trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington keeping full guard, as Pilvi tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Pilvi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pilvi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Pilvi!
Veikko Pilvi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Denver Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.

Event: Lupe 3 Prestige
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garver pinned against the cage. Garver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range. #CL#
Washington takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Garver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Garver.
Garver ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Garver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Garver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Garver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to clinch there but Garver circles away.
Garver is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.
Washington sizes up Garver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Garver gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Garver manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but Garver has wrist control.#SUB2#
Garver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Garver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Garver!#REVB#
Garver preventing the sweep.
Washington pulls Garver in close to prevent any damage.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Garver from controlling successfully. #T2#
Garver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Garver decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Washington, up you get!
Garver missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garver swings widly with a right hand
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Garver backing up. Garver nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Garver throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Garver misses. #TD#
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garver defending well though. #T3#
Washington prevents Garver from standing back up.
Garver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Garver is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garver tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garver is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Garver trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington wants to control but Garver is keeping him busy.
Garver wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garver tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garver keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garver lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Garver throws a head kick that misses.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garver's sensitive parts.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garver scores with a jab to the head.
Washington blocks a head kick by Garver.
Washington tries to move into range but Garver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Garver is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Washington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Garver. #BC#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Washington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washington working the strikes but Garver uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Garver trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Garver taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Garver defends it.
Washington prevents Garver from improving his position.
Washington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garver! #T2#
Garver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Washington working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garver tries to hold on but Washington pushes him away.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks Garver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Garver manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Garver, under a barage of strikes from Washington. #SUB#
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Garver tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Garver moves into full guard.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Washington stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Washington shoots in and bounces Garver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garver is looking to stand back up but Washington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garver. #T4##REVB##SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Washington prevents Garver from improving his position.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Garver defends it.
Garver trying to control here.
Garver wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is trying to control. Garver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garver!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Washington rushes Garver and presses him up against the cage.
Garver is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garver down to the mat. Garver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good work by Washington as he checks the leg kick.
Garver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington goes for a double leg but Garver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garver continues to drive forward.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Washington wants to slow Garver down by chopping away at his legs.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garver but Garver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
Garver throws a head kick that half lands.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garver throws out the jab.
Garver throws a head kick that misses.
Garver throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Garver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garver's head backwards.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garver.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Washington blocks a head kick by Garver.
Garver cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Garver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel Garver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garver.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garver avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garver tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Washington easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Washington goes for an armbar but Garver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garver.
Garver wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Garver tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Daniel Garver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Garver stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Garver gets to his feet - Washington follows without any prompting. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Garver.
A combination from Garver does no damage.
Garver scores with a three punch combo!
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garver defends it nicely.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garver throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Garver sprawls well.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garver but Garver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garver throws a body kick that misses.
Garver keeps the fight on the outside.
Garver throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garver thuds his shin into the meat of Washington's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Garver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: KAMIKAZE 86
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutherford off to one side.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Washington rushes Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rutherford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutherford is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks. #BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Rutherford gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Rutherford manages to retain guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Rutherford managing to control the position.
Rutherford is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Washington trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford pulls Washington in to control the position. #SUB#
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Rutherford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutherford manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Rutherford's guard.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington stops Rutherford from standing up.
Rutherford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rutherford wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rutherford told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to sweep him here.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Rutherford is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutherford is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rutherford managing to control the position.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutherford wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rutherford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rutherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Rutherford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rutherford holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Washington lands a nice forearm strike.
Washington prevents Rutherford from escaping the position.
Washington trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rutherford is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rutherford some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford with the counter takedown but Washington avoids it easily.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Washington tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Rutherford stuffs the takedown.
Rutherford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rutherford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Washington is controlling him well.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford is still trying to improve position.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rutherford is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Rutherford is not content to let Washington control the position.
Rutherford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rutherford pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutherford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington works over Rutherford with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutherford is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutherford is on top in guard. #REVB#
Washington keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Rutherford wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutherford's guard. #REVR##T3#
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Washington being controlled here momentarily.
Rutherford is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Rutherford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Washington is trying to drag Rutherford to the mat but Rutherford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington blocks a head kick by Rutherford. #TD#
Washington dives in and scores a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Rutherford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Rutherford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to get back to his feet.
Washington stands up over Rutherford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura here.
Washington thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Rutherford looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford keeping control of the position.
Rutherford is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well. #T1#
Rutherford keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
Washington stops Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Rutherford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rutherford moves into full guard.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Rutherford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Denver Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Washington connects with a right hand. Rutherford shakes it off.
Washington looks for a takedown but Rutherford sprawls well.#TD#
Washington scores with a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rutherford pulls Washington in to control the position. #T3#
Rutherford controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to sweep him here.
Washington prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Washington rushes Rutherford and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutherford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutherford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
As Washington backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford thumps Washington with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Washington leaves Rutherford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
Denver Washington took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 78: Perfect
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Garver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Garver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garver stuffs the takedown.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garver throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Washington rushes Garver and presses him up against the cage.
Garver gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Daniel Garver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.#BC2#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garver scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
That kick from Garver tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Garver circles away.
Garver slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garver. #T1#
Garver cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garver, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garver is working Washington over against the cage.
Washington wants a takedown.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garver backwards.
Garver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Garver avoids the damage to the body.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garver's efforts to push away.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Garver avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Garver.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Washington tries for a takedown but Garver manages to get underhooks.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
Garver stalls.
Garver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garver works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garver. #BC#
Garver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garver tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washington tries to clinch but Garver moves out of range.
Garver throws a head kick that misses.
Washington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garver.
Garver throws a big shot that misses.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Garver moves out of range easily.
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington misses with a low kick. #T3#
Garver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garver slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Garver throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Garver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garver connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington tries to move to mount but Garver blocks the move with his legs.
Washington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garver, who protects the arm well.
Garver regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Garver's temple. #T4#
Washington tries to stand and escape but Garver is controlling the position.
Washington trying to control the action but Garver is working from the bottom.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garver defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to control but Garver is keeping him busy.
Garver is holding on to half guard well.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Garver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garver moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Garver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garver to the mat! Garver manages to get full guard.
Garver has his hands on Washington's head, controlling the position.
Garver wants to sweep but no luck.
Garver is working hard here to advance position.
Garver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington is pushing down on Garver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garver is fighting to maintain full guard but Washington has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Washington is thwarting Garver's attempts to control the position.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garver keeps working.
Washington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Garver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Washington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garver defend it? Washington steps over the head and cranks it - Garver is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Washington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Washington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanner is trying to defend but Washington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tanner is doing well to control the position and prevent Washington from advancing to side control.
Washington is thwarting Tanner's attempts to control the position.
Tanner moves into full guard.
Tanner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tanner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Washington trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Tanner pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tanner wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanner is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jason Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanner's guard.
Tanner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Tanner managing to control the position.
Tanner is trying to keep Washington in close. #SUB2#
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet but Washington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Tanner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington.
Tanner pulls Washington in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanner stuffs the takedown.
As Washington backs away, Tanner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.#CL2#
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Tanner tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Tanner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Tanner tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tanner.
Washington is working for takedown but Tanner is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not. #TD2#
Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tanner regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington throwing strikes from guard but Tanner blocks nicely.
Tanner has control of Washington's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Tanner wants to control the position but Washington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Washington prevents Tanner from standing back up.
Tanner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Tanner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tanner delivers a nice body kick.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washington.
Washington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tanner with a body shot.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Tanner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Tanner with a nice cross.
Tanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Tanner misses the body punch #CL2#
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Tanner scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Tanner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Tanner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanner. #BC2#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Tanner throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanner sprawls well. Tanner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington slips under a jab.
Tanner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Jason Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Tanner stuffs the takedown.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner connects with a body shot that sends Washington's belly button to the back.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tanner swivels and escapes.
Tanner scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Tanner scores with a push kick.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Tanner sprawls well.
Tanner lands a jab to Washington's midsection.
Tanner scores with a leg kick.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Tanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Tanner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Denver Washington's cut even more.#T3#
Washington avoids the body shot from Tanner.
Tanner connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from Tanner. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Tanner delivers a nice body kick.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Tanner throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Tanner lands a left and a right that send Washington crashing to the mat, dazed. Tanner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Washington is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner flashes Washington a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Washington's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Washington crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tanner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Tanner!
A relieved looking Jason Tanner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Denver Washington stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.

Event: KAMIKAZE 28: Shot
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Rowanda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Rowanda moves into the clinch.
Rowanda tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Rowanda lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Washington pulls Rowanda into guard.
Rowanda trying to move into half guard but instead Washington has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington looking to pass the guard.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a strike but Rowanda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Washington working for a triangle but Rowanda defends it easily.
Washington keeping full guard, as Rowanda tries to pass.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Rowanda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rowanda is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Rowanda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rowanda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rowanda looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rowanda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rowanda looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily. #SUB2#
Rowanda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Rowanda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2#
Rowanda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rowanda keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rowanda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Rowanda is retaining full guard.
Washington works over Rowanda with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington cracks Rowanda with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington stands and throws Rowanda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rowanda wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Washington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Washington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rowanda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington advances to mount.
Washington landing shots from mount.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks Rowanda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Washington lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rowanda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Rowanda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rowanda is in bad spot here.
Rowanda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Washington lands shots from the back.
Rowanda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Washington scores with strikes from the back.
Rowanda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rowanda is looking to get to half guard.
Rowanda wants to control but Washington is having none of it.#T2#
Washington wants to control the pace but Rowanda is squirming around nicely.
Washington lands with some strikes.
Washington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Washington.
Washington with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Rowanda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washington.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rowanda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rowanda is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Rowanda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rowanda actively working from the bottom here.
Washington winds up and cracks Rowanda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rowanda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rowanda is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Rowanda has a hand on Washington's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Washington takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rowanda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Rowanda tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Rowanda is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rowanda is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Rowanda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Washington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
BOOM! Washington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rowanda tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range. #CL#
Washington moves into range and clinches up with Rowanda.
Washington has Rowanda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rowanda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rowanda tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rowanda throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rowanda tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowanda trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rowanda looking for submissions off his back.
Washington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Rowanda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington wants to stand up but Rowanda is controlling the position. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Rowanda is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington is trying to control. Rowanda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rowanda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rowanda.#SUB#
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Rowanda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowanda manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Rowanda's guard.
Rowanda strikes from his own guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowanda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowanda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rowanda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Rowanda keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rowanda's guard.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Rowanda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Washington in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Riaq Rowanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Rowanda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowanda trying to control but Washington postures up. #T4#
Washington content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Rowanda looking for subs from the bottom but Washington mounts him!#SUB#
Washington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Washington working for a submission but Rowanda is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowanda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
Post fight, an emotional Denver Washington said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 23: Evolve
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
Garver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver. #TD#
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Garver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garver looking for a sweep. Not yet Garver, not yet.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington postures up in Garver's guard and throws a big left but Garver blocks it.
Garver keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Garver has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Washington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garver throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Garver manages to avoid it.
Garver misses with a head kick. #TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garver napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Garver bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Garver swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Garver avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Garver's guard.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Garver is retaining full guard.
Garver trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Garver has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Washington doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Washington is trying to keep Garver in close.
Washington pulls Garver in close to prevent any damage.
Garver trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garver tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is trying to control the position but Garver postures up. #T3#
Garver trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is looking to stand up but Garver isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Garver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Garver. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Garver lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Garver tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Garver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garver is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garver is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Garver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garver prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garver trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Garver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Garver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
Garver just misses with a punch to the body.
Garver misses the jab.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Garver looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Garver just gets out of the way.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Garver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
As Garver tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Garver manages to avoid the attempt.
Washington blocks a head kick by Garver.
Washington defending well as Garver loads up on a big left hand.
Washington is looking to slow Garver down with leg kicks.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garver pinned against the cage. Garver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garver throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Garver breaks away and moves out of range.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Garver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garver wants it to stay on the feet.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garver throws out the jab.
A head kick by Garver misses
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Garver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garver misses with a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garver lands with a short shot to the head.
Garver is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Garver is controlling the position.
Garver gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garver stalling against the cage.
Garver prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garver.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Garver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garver throws an elbow but it misses.
Garver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Washington has hold of one of Garver's legs. Garver is fighting the takedown attempt but Washington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Garver looking for a sweep. Not yet Garver, not yet. #SUB2#
Garver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington cracks Garver with a solid left hand.#T3#
Washington being controlled here momentarily.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Garver controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom.
Washington works over Garver with some ground and pound from guard.
Garver looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garver is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Garver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Garver has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garver looking to pass the guard.
Garver trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Garver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Garver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Garver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garver manages to circle out of the way.
Washington blocks a jab.
Washington throws a big counter combination but Garver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
Washington staying out of range there.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Garver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Garver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garver leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garver misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Garver slams his shin into Washington's torso.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Garver scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Washington works Garver's body with a nice hook.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garver is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Garver circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington dives in and grabs Garver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garver pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Garver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington.
A big left from Garver misses.
Garver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Garver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Garver misses
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington tries to clinch but Garver is having none of it.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Garver throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington wants to clinch.#T2##TD#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Garver's guard.
Garver is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Washington dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Washington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garver's legs.
You can see the frustration on Garver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Washington.
Garver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garver wants to get back to full guard.
Daniel Garver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Washington is stalling here. Garver is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Washington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garver has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Washington is trying to control Garver's posture but Garver avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Denver Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington is trying to get back to his feet.
Washington trying to remain calm as Garver controls from the top position.
Garver working away.
Garver controls the position.
Washington stops Garver from passing to mount. #T4#
Who's going to make the next move?
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Garver is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Washington's shoulder. That is not cool.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Garver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Garver!
A victorious Daniel Garver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Denver Washington had this to say: 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017

#R1#
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Washington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masters to the ground. Washington is now in Masters's guard.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Washington pushes down on Masters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Masters defends it.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington works his way into side control.
Masters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Washington advances to mount.
BOOM! Washington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Washington controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Washington pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Masters takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Washington working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masters is in a horrible position here. Washington smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Masters is rocked!
Washington softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Masters is out cold! Washington jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Lei settles back down.
Lei throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Washington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Washington controls the pace.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Lei is keeping the position.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Washington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington won't allow Lei to get back to his feet.
Washington stays in close to Lei's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Washington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lei misses with a combination #CL2#
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington. #T2##BC#
Lei breaks from the clinch.
Washington throws a quick head kick that knocks Lei silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Washington is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Denver Washington!
In his post fight interview, Denver Washington gave a big smile as he said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montez!
Montez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Montez parries the strikes from Washington easily there. Washington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Montez to escape.
Washington working away.#SUB2#
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Montez is defending well.
Washington trying to control the position but Montez is working away.
Washington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Montez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washington connects with a decent elbow.
Washington looks up at the clock and then as Montez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Washington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montez tries to improve position but can't.
Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Montez is looking for a sweep.
Washington is working Montez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Washington lands a nice forearm strike.
Montez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Washington connects with a decent elbow. #SU2#
Washington stands up and beckons Montez to his feet.
Washington throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Washington rushes Montez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Montez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Washington scores with a head kick. Montez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Washington lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Klay Montez has been cut.#TD2#
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montez has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Washington tries to advance to mount but Montez denies him. #T3#
Washington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Montez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU2#
Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Washington gets a clinch. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Washington looking to score a takedown here. Montez is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Montez's guard.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Montez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Montez looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Washington trying to control but Montez is working from the bottom.
Montez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Washington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Montez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montez manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Montez's guard.
Montez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Montez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Montez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montez is pulling down on Washington's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klay Montez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Montez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Montez persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Montez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Montez tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montez to the mat! Montez manages to get full guard.
Montez tries to strike from the bottom.
Washington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Washington wants to control but Montez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington taking a break here but Montez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Montez is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Washington trying to pass the guard but Montez defending well.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montez trying to control but Washington postures up. #SUB2#
Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montez has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Montez taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Montez taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Montez is working away.
Washington is pressing down on Montez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Montez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Montez tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Montez is not content to let Washington control the position.
Washington controlling the pace. #T3#
Montez wants to control but Washington is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Washington seems to be looking for submissions.
Montez is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Montez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington is nestled in close to Montez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Montez actively working from the bottom here.
Montez is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Montez working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily. #SUB#
Montez is looking for a triangle here but Washington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Montez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klay Montez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Montez's guard.
Washington stays in close to Montez's body and controls the position.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montez wants to control the position but Washington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Montez is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well. #SU2#
Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Montez to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Washington decides to return to a standing position.
Montez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montez blocks a head kick by Washington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Montez on that attempt. #TD2#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montez keeps working. #SUB2#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montez is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Washington wants to control but Montez is keeping him busy.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Montez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Montez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Montez is defending well.
Montez is trying to control but can't.
Montez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Washington working Montez over with strikes. #T3#
Montez gets full guard.#SUB#
Montez working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Montez has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Montez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Montez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Washington works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Washington winds up and cracks Montez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Montez gets back to full guard.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Washington stands and steps away. Montez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Washington clinches.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Klay Montez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Washington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Washington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montez throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
Denver Washington took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khan gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Washington to work. #TD2#
Washington wants the takedown. Khan is fighting it off but Washington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khan's guard against the cage.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khan can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
Washington decides to stand up. #CL2#
Washington gets a clinch.
Washington holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Washington fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Washington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Washington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Khan is avoiding damage well.
Khan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washington. #SUB2#
Washington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Washington lands an elbow.
Khan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Washington is working to tighten his grip on Khan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Khan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Washington is really squeezing tight and eventually Khan passes out! Washington breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denver Washington!
Denver Washington looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fredriksen did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Fredriksen is looking to get back to is feet but Washington passes into side control.
Fredriksen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Washington on the ground.
Washington lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Washington is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fredriksen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Washington gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fredriksen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Washington lets go of the hold and Fredriksen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denver Washington!
Post fight, Denver Washington stared into the camera and said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington tries to clinch there but Volpicelli circles away.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volpicelli.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington avoids the head kick by Volpicelli.
Washington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Washington darts in and clinches Volpicelli up against the cage.#BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Volpicelli drives through with a takedown into Washington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Washington uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli throws a leg kick that misses.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
and Volpicelli counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli misses with a leg kick
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Washington wants to take a breather but Volpicelli is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Volpicelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volpicelli is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli trying to control from the bottom.
Volpicelli tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Volpicelli is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volpicelli has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington is trying to control. Volpicelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Volpicelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Washington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is looking to pass Volpicelli's guard but actually Volpicelli recovers to full guard.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volpicelli is keeping the position for now.
Volpicelli is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Washington wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volpicelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Volpicelli has control of Washington's left arm, preventing Washington from doing any damage.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volpicelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Volpicelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Washington has control of Volpicelli's left arm, preventing Volpicelli from doing any damage. #T4#
Volpicelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington keeping full guard, as Volpicelli tries to pass.
Volpicelli won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
Washington is pulling down on Volpicelli's head to control his posture.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Denver Washington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Volpicelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volpicelli has a takedown stuffed.
Washington wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington. #CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volpicelli throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands with a straight right. Volpicelli didn't see that one coming.
Volpicelli scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volpicelli throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown. Volpicelli tries to sprawl out of it but Washington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volpicelli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volpicelli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Volpicelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Volpicelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Volpicelli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volpicelli's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volpicelli keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully. #T2#
Volpicelli managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Volpicelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Volpicelli pushes a forearm under Washington's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Washington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Denver Washington spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.

Event: DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - McFadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington thinks about countering with a head kick.
McFadden throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings McFadden. #CL2#
McFadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.#BC#
Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden misses with a double jab.
McFadden misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. McFadden fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFadden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Washington trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Washington lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
McFadden has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Washington off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Washington slips under a jab from McFadden.
A head kick from McFadden lands but Washington takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
McFadden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Washington shoots in and bounces McFadden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washington passes McFadden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McFadden to stand up. #T2##CL2#
McFadden instigates a clinch.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Washington trying to control the position but McFadden is working away.
Washington is really struggling to control McFadden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Washington is trying to ground and pound but McFadden uses the momentary lack of control by Washington to regain half guard. #SUB#
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFadden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington. #T3#
McFadden pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFadden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
McFadden is staying active underneath Washington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McFadden is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington. #SUB#
Washington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFadden keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McFadden cracks Washington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Washington moves into range and clinches up with McFadden.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but McFadden has double underhooks.
McFadden can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.#BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Washington backs off McFadden throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McFadden as he avoids it easily.
McFadden slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington checks a low kick from McFadden.
McFadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from McFadden. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
A head kick misses from McFadden.
McFadden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but McFadden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
McFadden lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
McFadden being controlled here, momentarily.
McFadden wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position. #T2#
Washington trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
McFadden wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington postures up in McFadden's guard and throws a big left but McFadden blocks it.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington pushing down on McFadden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFadden keeps working. #T3#
McFadden pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McFadden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Washington.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington wants to pass to mount but McFadden is defending the position.
Washington wants to control but McFadden is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
McFadden has one foot on Washington's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McFadden throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
McFadden throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington avoids the head kick by McFadden.
David McFadden seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from McFadden. No joy for Washington on that attempt. #TD#
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington slows the pace down.
Washington working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McFadden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Washington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McFadden is trying to buck Washington off.
Washington throws a strike aimed at the side of McFadden's head but McFadden avoids it well.
Washington trying to control the position but McFadden is working away.
McFadden is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David McFadden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McFadden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McFadden misses with a kick to the body.
McFadden misses with a head kick. #CL2#
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
McFadden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McFadden raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Washington lands a takedown into guard.
McFadden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
McFadden wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFadden throws a wild body kick that Washington sees coming a mile off.#T1#
McFadden throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
McFadden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
McFadden tries to clinch up.
McFadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFadden misses with a body kick.
McFadden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McFadden as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden throws a big shot that misses.
Washington throws a quick counter head kick but McFadden was just out of range.
McFadden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has McFadden backing up. McFadden nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2##TD#
Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McFadden was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFadden is keeping the position for now.
Washington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFadden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washington is working McFadden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but McFadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but McFadden has wrist control.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but McFadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFadden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Washington stops McFadden from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McFadden manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
McFadden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
McFadden throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from McFadden as Washington shoots in.
McFadden throws a counter combo.
McFadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As McFadden tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but McFadden manages to avoid the attempt.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWashington.#T4#
McFadden fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFadden. McFadden obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFadden's waist but McFadden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McFadden rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFadden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
A very excited looking David McFadden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Washington wants to control but Volpicelli is keeping him busy.
Volpicelli struggling a bit here.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Volpicelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volpicelli is not content to let Washington control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli trying his best to control but Washington has mounted him.
Volpicelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Washington.
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Washington landing strikes from the mount.
Washington lands a heavy elbow.
Volpicelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Volpicelli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington. #SUB#
Washington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volpicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Volpicelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Washington working for a submission but Volpicelli is keeping him at bay.
Washington tries to control but Volpicelli wriggling away. #T2#
Volpicelli can't escape the position. #SUB#
Washington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volpicelli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Volpicelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volpicelli regains half guard.
Washington is thwarting Volpicelli's attempts to control the position.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Volpicelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volpicelli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Volpicelli is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volpicelli avoid being mounted?#T3#
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volpicelli is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Volpicelli is defending well.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volpicelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volpicelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Washington is looking for a triangle but Volpicelli pushes his legs off easily.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Volpicelli advances to half guard.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Volpicelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Volpicelli is just content to waste time from the top position. Washington takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Volpicelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Volpicelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.#TD#
Volpicelli gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volpicelli can do to turn this around?
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volpicelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom.
Volpicelli pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volpicelli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Volpicelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Washington trying to control the position.
Volpicelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Volpicelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Washington striking from the bottom here.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volpicelli is one step ahead there.
Washington looking to control.
Volpicelli is looking to pass into half guard but Washington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Washington is in guard.#REVR#
Washington being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volpicelli looking to control.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Volpicelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volpicelli looking to control.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Volpicelli is keeping the position.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volpicelli pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington trying to control but Volpicelli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
The fighters circling - Volpicelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volpicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volpicelli throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington throws a combination. Volpicelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Washington has closed the distance and engaged Volpicelli in a clinch. #TD#
Washington successfully pulls guard.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Volpicelli is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to hit a switch here but Volpicelli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washington there!
Volpicelli unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Volpicelli looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well. #T4#
Volpicelli avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volpicelli works his way to his opponent's back.
Volpicelli lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Volpicelli is riding his opponent, not letting Washington buck him off. #SUB2#
Volpicelli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Washington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gianpaolo Volpicelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Volpicelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volpicelli avoids the head kick by Washington.
Volpicelli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Washington tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Volpicelli misses the target.
Volpicelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volpicelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli fails with the takedown.
Washington throws a push kick but Volpicelli slaps the foot to one side.
Volpicelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volpicelli! But no joy.#T1##TD2#
Volpicelli scores with a takedown into Washington's guard.
Volpicelli wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Volpicelli has passed into side control.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
It looks like Washington is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Washington is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Volpicelli is concentrating on defense, preventing Washington from advancing position.
Volpicelli wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volpicelli gets full guard.
Washington wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
Washington cracks Volpicelli with a solid left hand.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Volpicelli controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington postures up in Volpicelli's guard and throws a big left but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Volpicelli, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Volpicelli, which made it look bad.
Washington is looking to clinch but Volpicelli is avoiding it.
Volpicelli throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volpicelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volpicelli slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volpicelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volpicelli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volpicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volpicelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volpicelli wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianpaolo Volpicelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volpicelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
After winning the bout, Gianpaolo Volpicelli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#11 Hunter vs Myles
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Washington counters with a two punch combo.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Parker throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Parker throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Parker works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker misses the jab.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Parker is defending well.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him #ES#
Parker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Washington is on him like a limpet, forcing Parker back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker blocks a head kick by Washington.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Parker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
Washington tries to clinch up.#CL#
Parker pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Washington gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker content to stall in guard here.
Washington pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Washington is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washington's guard.
Washington controlling the position.
Parker passes Washington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Parker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington.
Washington checks the leg kick.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch.
Washington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle. #T1##BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Washington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washington there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker misses with the combination.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Washington wants to counter the offense by Parker and move into the clinch position.
Parker connects with the punch.#TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parker napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Washington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Washington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Parker to his feet. #T2#
Parker looks to clinch #TD2#
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Parker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Washington keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Parker lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.#T3##TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Washington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Parker to his feet.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Washington shoots in.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
As Washington looks to move away, Parker throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.#T4#
Parker connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
Parker punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Washington darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
Washington landing knees to the body.
Washington prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Washington tries to pull guard but Parker holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington is looking to slow Parker down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parker wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well. #ES#
Parker kicks Washington off and gets back to his feet.
Parker throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington thumps Parker with a low kick.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Washington ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parker throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington is looking for the big counter here.
Parker thumps Washington with a low kick.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Washington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Washington. That did some damage!
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Washington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Washington getting side control.#ES#
Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Parker sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Washington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Washington on that attempt. #T3#
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker thows a leg kick but Washington checks it
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington blocks a head kick by Parker. #CL#
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denver Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Parker lands.#T4##CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Parker rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick there by Washington.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Parker thanked Machine Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Jung. #TD#
Washington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jung did well to prevent Washington getting side control.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Jung defending well. #SUB#
Washington seems to be working for a kimura but Jung defends the submission attempt.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jung has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but Jung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington controlling the action here.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Washington wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung trying to control the position.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jung wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Jung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Washington tries to stand but Jung is controlling from the bottom.
Washington trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Washington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington scoring with punches from side control.
Washington scoring with punches and elbows.
Washington scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jung struggling a bit here.
Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jung is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Jung is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Washington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jung is working to get back to half guard.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
Washington landing strikes from the mount.
Washington wants to control the pace but Jung is squirming around nicely.
Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Washington has a good base and remains in mount.
Washington lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jung regains half guard.#SUB#
Washington is trying to work for a kimura but Jung is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Washington throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jung throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
As Jung tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Jung manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jung.
Washington connects with a jab.#CL#
Washington takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington tries to pull guard but Jung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung prevents it.
Washington looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jung just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Washington breaks the clinch. #TD#
Jung tries to sprawl but Washington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jung is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Jung wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Jung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jung wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jung with the active half guard here but Washington passes nicely into side control.
Jung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung trying to control but Washington postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
Jung trying to control here. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple. #SUB#
Washington wants to work for an arm triangle but Jung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jung.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Jung is defending well.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
Washington uses his free foot to push down on Jung's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jung.
Washington controlling the pace for now.
Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?#T4#
Jung in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Washington has control of Jung's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jung regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Washington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jung is surviving well by controlling Washington's body position as best he can.
Washington wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Washington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jung, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington lands a knee to the body.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Washington. #TD#
Washington successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung preventing the sweep.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Jung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington postures up in Jung's guard and throws a big left but Jung blocks it.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Jung looking to control.
Jung wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington staying out of range there.#T3##CL2#
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Jung working aggressively here. #TD#
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Jung to the mat. #SUB#
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington managing to control the position. #SUB#
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Jung throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
Jung controlling the position.
Washington stands and throws Jung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Washington has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Jung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sungwon Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
A victorious Denver Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sungwon Jung spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger, just need more training.'.

Event: Ascension 346
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up with Danilov, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes Danilov against the cage but Danilov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington with a jab.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Danilov sets himself, and Washington steps forward looking for the clinch! Danilov avoids it this time.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Danilov's guard.
Danilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Washington stands up over Danilov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington is looking to stand up but Danilov won't let him. #SUB#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Danilov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Washington is defending well. Danilov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Washington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Danilov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrey Danilov!
Andrey Danilov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denver Washington and Michael Blake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

189 cm
32 yrs
182 lbs

175 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

Washington

Blake

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Denver Washington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Blake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Washington (2) vs (0) Blake
Washington wants to pass the guard but Blake is defending well.

Washington is working for a kimura but Blake is defending it quite comfortably.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Blake keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is pressing down on Blake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blake is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washington is working for a kimura here but Blake manages to reverse the position and he's now in Washington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (2) vs (2) Blake
Washington pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
Washington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington is really struggling to control Blake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is trying to keep Blake in close.

Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blake defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake trying to move into half guard but instead Washington has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (4) vs (2) Blake
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Blake has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (4) vs (4) Blake
Blake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (4) vs (7) Blake

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
Washington wants to control but Blake postures up.
Washington is not content to let Blake control the position.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (6) vs (7) Blake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.

Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blake defends it well.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Blake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Washington is just content to waste time from the top position. Blake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Washington trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.

Blake looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
Washington wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Washington won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
Washington pushes down on Blake's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (9) vs (7) Blake

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Washington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blake wants to control but Washington postures up.

Washington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Washington swings around for an armbar but Blake sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Washington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (9) vs (9) Blake
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Blake is proving a slippery customer.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake passes into half guard.
Blake prevents Washington from improving his position.

Blake is trying for a kimura here. Washington looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Blake wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Blake!

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